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2012 Audi A8 L W12

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2012 Audi A8 – front Unverified
Photo: Audi A8 L 60 TDI quattro D4 FL Mythos Black Metallic (4) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the D4 (D4, 2011–2018); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: Audi A8 L 60 TDI quattro D4 FL Mythos Black Metallic (4) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: Audi A8 L 60 TDI quattro D4 FL Mythos Black Metallic (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: AUDI A8L D4 (Typ 4H) China (24) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: Black Audi A8 L W12 (D4) rr 2012 by Matti Blume ( MB-one ), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  5. Photo: Audi A8 D4 interior by TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2012 Audi A8 L W12 is a 6.3-liter with an 8-speed tiptronic automatic and all-wheel drive. It is rated at 16 mpg combined.

EPA fuel-economy estimates are 14 mpg city and 21 mpg highway (16 mpg combined).

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type6.3L W12
Displacement6.3 L
Drivetrain
Drive Typequattro all-wheel drive
Differential Typequattro all-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission8-speed Tiptronic automatic
Fuel Economy
City14 MPG
Highway21 MPG
Combined16 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium
Dimensions & Weight
Cargo Volume13 ft³

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2012 Audi A8 4 DR AWD).

Recalls

1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Audi A8. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Aug 24, 2016 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 Audi A8 vehicles manufactured May 15, 2010, to May 14, 2012. The affected vehicles have a coolant valve that may leak, allowing coolant to enter the engine control module causing a loss of power or the engine to stall.

Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the coolant valve and inspect for coolant that has leaked through the electrical connector, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 19, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

NHTSA campaign 16V619000

11 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Audi A8

Owner Complaints

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Audi A8. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Engine4
Air Bags2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Steering2
Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 10, 2021 · Engine
“Check Engine ON. Diagnosed as cam shaft timing chain failure”
Jun 23, 2020 · Electrical System, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
“AIR BAG LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON EVEN AFTER THE INITIAL STARTUP. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND HAS NOT BEEN MOVED. CODED ERROR IS DRIVER HEAD CURTAIN IGNITER SHORT CIRCUIT TO GROUND. *TR”
Aug 19, 2019 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A8. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V619000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED BY FLETCHER JONES AUDI (1523 W…”
Jul 23, 2019 · Steering
“POWER STEERING PUMP MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION/ NO POWER ASSIST CUSTOMER STATES STEERING WHEEL IS STIFF NO POWER ASSIT. POWER STEERING PUMP MALFUNCTION PUMP ASSEMBLY FAILED AND POWER STEERING PUMP”
Jun 25, 2019 · Fuel System, Gasoline, Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 AUDI A8. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC POWER CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 AUDI A8. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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